Chairman’s Planning Guide

Project: Tour of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple

PLANNING

1. PRIMARY PURPOSE.  (WHAT IS THE ONE REASON YOU WANT TO 
SUCCESSFULLY RUN THIS PROJECT?)
	The primary purpose of this project is to have members learn a little bit about the 
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints religion and beliefs.


2. GIVE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION.  FOLLOW THIS WITH A LIST OF THE SPECIFIC 
AND MEASURABLE GOALS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THIS PROJECT.  
(EXAMPLE: TO INVOLVE 25 JAYCEES.)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormans) have just completed 
construction of a new temple.  Before the temple is closed to non-Mormans, they offer 
free tours to anyone who is interested.  We will take the tour and hopefully learn a little 
bit about their religion.

	This project will assist in attaining the goal “To conduct at least 2 Spiritual 
Development projects” in the Life Improvement Pinnacle Area/CPG Category, under the 
Individual Development Area, as outlined in the 1997-1998 Chapter Planning Guide for 
the West St. Louis County Jaycees.


Goals:

A. To have 8 Jaycees participate in the project.

B. To have 2 prospective Jaycees participate in the project.

C. To run the project at no cost to the chapter.


3. WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC MANPOWER ASSIGNMENTS?  (SHOW NAMES AND 
DUTIES.)

A. President:
	Name: Karin Seymour
	
Duties:
	1. To insure that the goals established in the chapter plan are accomplished.
	2. To serve as an ex-officio member of the planning committee.

B. Programming Vice President:
	Name: Debbie Velten

Duties:
	1. To assist the chairman in any way necessary for successful completion of 
		this project.
	2. To make sure the Chairman’s Planning Guide is completed for the project.
	3. To handle any required training of committee members.


C. Project Chairman:
	Name: Tim Vincent

Duties:
	1. To complete the Chairman’s Planning Guide.
	2. To coordinate and promote the project.
	3. To reserve tickets for the tour.
	4. To arrange a time and place for those going on the tour to meet.


D. Finance Sub-Chairman:
	Name: Wendy Cox

Duties:
	1. To handle all financial matters concerning this project, including handling any 
monetary income and payment of any bills.


F. Manpower - at least 8 members will be needed for 2 hours, to tour the temple.


4. WHAT SPECIFIC MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND RESOURCES WILL BE 
REQUIRED?

Items to be provided by the Chapter:
A. Chapter Plan
B. Chapter Newsletter
C. Chapter Roster
D. Past Chapter CPG
E. Chairman’s Planning Guide form and guidelines
F. Meeting Agendas and Minutes
G. Chapter General Membership Meetings
H. Chapter Board of Directors Meetings

Items to be provided by Chapter Members:
None

Items to be provided by non-Jaycee resources:
A. Item: Reserved tickets for the tour.
Supplier: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Address: Highway 40 Outer Road
Contact Person: 827-9430
Responsible Member: chairman
Date Needed: day of project
Donation or Purchase: no charge

B. Item: Jaycee meeting location
Supplier: City of Ballwin
Address: Ballwin Commons Circle
Contact Person: Tom McCarthy
Responsible Member: Karin Seymour
Date Needed: day of meeting
Donation or Purchase: donation


5. DESCRIBE THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS TO SUCCESSFULLY 
COMPLETE THIS PROJECT.

Problem: People may think the Mormans will be trying to convert them.
Solution: Assure people that they can walk away if they feel uncomfortable at any time.

Problem: People going on the tour cannot take pictures and cannot wear high-heel 
shoes.
Solution: Mention these facts in all promotion of the project.  Call those attending the day 
before the project to remind them.


6. COMPLETE A PROPOSED BUDGET INDICATING ALL ANTICIPATED INCOME 
AND EXPENSE. (NOTE: INCOME SHOULD EQUAL EXPENSE.)

Income: 
	Appropriation from the chapter				$	0
	Donations (list): meeting location				$	50

				Total Income				$	50

Expense: 
	Return of Appropriation from the chapter		$	0
	Value of Donations (list):	meeting location		$	50
	Return to Chapter (Profit)					$	0

				Total Expense			$	50


7. LIST THE SPECIFIC STEPS TO BRING THIS PROJECT TO A SUCCESSFUL 
COMPLETION SHOWING PLANNED DATES FOR EACH STEP.

Date      	Step to be taken

04/26/97	Approve as part of the Chapter Planning Guide.

04/26/97	Get approval from the Board of Directors.

04/26/97	Get approval from the Chapter.

04/26/97	Accept Chairmanship.

04/29/97	Complete the first nine questions of the CPG.

04/29/97	Call for ticket reservations.
		Submit article for newsletter.

05/01/97	Promote at General Membership Meeting.

05/06/97	Choose time and location to meet.

05/11/97	Call to remind those attending the project.

05/12/97	Anticipated date of project.

05/15/97	Final report to the chapter.

05/30/97	Complete the CPG.



IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION

8. RECORD ANY REVISION OF THE ORIGINAL PLAN.

Date: 05/12/97
Revision: Several people could not make it on the day scheduled.  I provided them with 
the number to call for ticket reservations, and they made plans to go on the tour on a 
different date.

9. WHAT CHANGES OR RECOMMENDATIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR A FUTURE 
CHAIRMAN?
This is a rare Spiritual Development project, because the Mormans build few temples, 
and the tours are only available until the temple is dedicated.  After that, no non-
Mormans may enter.  This was a very interesting project, and I would recommend that 
any time this opportunity occurs in the future, that the chapter take advantage of it.  The 
temple was very impressive, and there was no overt effort at conversion or recruitment 
by the Mormans, so no one was uncomfortable.  I was very impressed.

10. GIVE SPECIFIC AND MEASURABLE RESULTS FOR EACH GOAL 
ESTABLISHED.  DESCRIBE THE IMPACT OF THIS PROJECT ON THE 
CHAPTER, INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Goal Results:

A. To have 8 Jaycees participate in the project.  --  This goal was met.  9 Jaycees 
toured the Temple.
B. To have 2 prospective Jaycees participate in the project.  --  This goal was not 
met.  
C. To run the project at no cost to the chapter.  --  This goal was met.

Project Impact:
	This project involved 9 Jaycees, which is 17% of our chapter, and 0 non-Jaycees.

Benefit to the Individual:
The individual learns a little bit about a different religion, and hopefully this will make him 
or her a more open-minded individual.  Many people have been taught that all religions 
other than their own are heathen and do not believe in God.  Hopefully this project will 
make someone realize that many religions worship God, just in different ways.

Benefit to the Chapter:
The chapter benefits by having more members who are Spiritually aware and open 
minded.  This helps members learn to cope with each other’s differences and learn to 
get along despite them.

Benefit to the Community:
The community benefits because more people understand a little of the Morman faith, 
and will not spread rumours or lies out of ignorance.  This increases understanding 
among people in the community and makes life a little better for people of all religions.


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